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RX51 LZG

2001 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,153 mi
Last recorded116,153 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LZG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 116,153 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded heavily on inner brake surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn Both front springs very weak. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,272 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 103,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 100,623 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 100,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability mounting excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

slight crack on o/s door mirror

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamp lens's deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 85,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,205 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,703 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 76,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 74,302 miles

Power steering faulty

Fail 28 Dec 2011 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering faulty

Rear brake operation noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,984 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracking around edges of o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 69,586 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 65,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,089 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 59,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,974 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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RX51 LZG is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 LZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX51 LZG is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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